Project Example … See the example below, but implement your own creativity to make your display area reflect you and your project.

Display and Safety Rules:

Click Here for a full list of Intel ISEF Display and Safety Rules. WSSEF follows all Intel ISEF Display and Safety Rules.

The entrant is required to furnish all materials needed to setup and show his or her exhibit (e.g., 9 foot long UL approved extension cord, tape, markers).

WSSEF will furnish electricity for all Any surge protection is the responsibility of the student. (See “Electrical Regulations at Intel ISEF” for complete rules. Note: Electrical Regulations is near bottom of Intel ISEF web page.)

The Display and Safety Committee reserves the right to remove any project for safety reasons or to protect the integrity of WSSEF and its rules and regulations.

Display of photographs other than that of the finalist must have a photo release signed by the subject, and if under 18 years of age, also by the guardian of the subject. Sample consent text: “I consent to the use of visual images (photos, videos, etc.) involving my participation/my child’s participation in this research.”

Ensure that photo and web credits are on the display.

Allowable Exhibit Dimension

Exhibits exceeding the following will be disqualified at the WSSEF and ISEF. Tables are furnished (76 cm. high), but tall exhibits may be placed on the floor as desired.

The maximum allowable exhibit dimensions are:

Depth (front to back)

– 76 cm. (30 in)

Width (side to side)

– 122 cm. (48 in)

Height (top to bottom)

– 274 cm. (108 in)

Note: Height includes the table

Not Allowed at Project or Booth

If a student feels it is important to show judges any of the not allowed items below, then students can take pictures, use laptop or devise other ways and display that portion of their project in their area.

Living organisms, including plants

Soil, sand, rock, cement and/or waste samples, even if permanently encased in a slab of acrylic

Taxidermy specimens or parts

Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals

Human or animal food as part of the exhibitor demonstration of the project.

Human/animal parts or body fluids (for example, blood, urine)

Plant materials (living, dead, or preserved) that are in their raw, unprocessed, or non-manufactured state (Exception: manufactured construction materials used in building the project or display)

All chemicals including water (Projects may not use water in any form in a demonstration)

Items that may have contained or been in contact with hazardous chemicals (Exception: Item may be permitted if professionally cleaned and document for such cleaning is available)

3-D Printers

Dry ice or other sublimating solids

Sharp items (for example, syringes, needles, pipettes, knives)

Flames or highly flammable materials

Batteries with open-top cells or wet cells

Glass or glass objects unless deemed by the Display and Safety Committee to be an integral and necessary part of the project (for example, glass that is an integral part of a commercial product such as a computer screen)

Any apparatus deemed unsafe by the Scientific Review Committee, the Display and Safety Committee, or Society for Science & the Public (Example: large vacuum tubes or dangerous ray-generating devices, empty tanks that previously contained combustible liquids or gases, pressurized tanks, etc.)

Other Safety Regulations:

Class 1 and Class 2 lasers are allowed to be used provided a finalist avoids indiscriminate exposure to other finalists, judges, or visitors (except if passed through magnifying optics such as microscopes and telescopes, in which case they may not be used). No other lasers may be used or displayed. Display and Safety Inspectors may revoke the privilege and require lasers to be removed if careless or indiscriminate use is observed. Serious offenses may result in disqualification.

Any inadequately insulated apparatus producing extreme temperatures that may cause physical burns is not all

Any apparatus with unshielded belts, pulleys, chains, or moving parts with tension or pinch points must be for display only

Project sounds, lights, odors, or any other display items must not be distracting. Exceptions to this rule may be permitted for judging demonstrations. Approval must be given prior to judging.

Removal of Exhibits:

All Grades 1 – 6 Exhibits must remain in place until 4:45 PM on Friday and be removed by 5:30 PM on Friday.

All Grades 7 – 12 Exhibits must remain in place until 5:00 PM on Saturday and be removed by 6:00 PM on Saturday.